Sermons on liquor: showing 1-15 of 905

L’s That Lead To Lack Or Poverty

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

L’s That Lead to Lack or Poverty

L’s That Lead to Lack or Poverty Laziness Proverbs 14:23 - In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. ( lack ) Proverbs 6:6 - Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Proverbs 20:4 - The sluggard will not plow by reason of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Where Is The Man For The Day?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 26, 2022

Christians must have faith to change the course of history, and they must act on that faith.

WHERE IS THE MAN FOR THE DAY? Text: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we begin this morning, I want to read to you a quote from Charles Spurgeon. I’ve read it before, but it’s so good it bears repeating. It’s from a sermon he gave in 1888, and he begins by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003

America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

“god Wants Us To Have A New Way Of Life”

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 10, 2012

SINCE CHRIST DIED FOR US,GOD WANTS US TO HAVE A NEW WAY OF LIFE

“GOD WANTS US TO HAVE A NEW WAY OF LIFE” I Peter 1: 13-21 Introduction: This morning I was assigned to discuss the topic about redeemed by the grace of God. What do we mean by the word grace? Grace means both undeserved favor and divine enablement. The main purpose of this epistle was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 9, 2012

We can find lessons from the life of Samson. This true to life story portray that power without character is misleading, talent without proper management is useless and ability without humility is destructive

DON'T WASTE YOUR POTENTIAL STEPS THAT LED TO SAMSON'S TRAGIC END In the dark and cold prison of the Philistine. We found a lonely, wounded, and blinded man praying...."Lord GOD, remember me. God, please give me strength one more time. Let me do this one thing to punish these Philistines for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 6, 2023

Should a Christian drink alcohol in moderation? What is "the whole counsel of God" concerning wine and alcoholic drinks? How does a believer make a scriptural "Risk Assessment" and wise choices about drinking alcohol? This message explores those issues.

We will step into a controversial subject this morning. For some, this could mean the difference between a fruitful Christian life versus a life that ends in disappointment—a life of unfulfilled potential. It could even mean the difference between life and death for some. That’s why we must address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, John 2:1-12, Proverbs 23:19-35, Galatians 5:19-24, Psalm 104:15, Hosea 4:11, Ephesians 5:18, John 3:16-17, Mark 1:21, Matthew 12:34, 1 Timothy 5:23, Matthew 27:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Voting For Vices

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixth Commandment (7 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

There is a book on the market called the Shoot-em up Society by Harry Hollis, Jr. The purpose of the book is to revealed on the cover of the book. We read, “An appeal for Christian alternatives to the insanity of violence.”

But we do not have to read a book to discover that we live in a violent society. Every day we hear news reports of all kinds of violence around the world. Illus: Death is always sad, but it seems we are troubled the most when a murder has gone on a rampage and shot down innocent people that they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Rules! Just Right! (Life Without The Rulebook) Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

Third in a series on the Bible. This message looks at life without the guidelines found in the Bible. We might think we want a life of complete freedom, but without boundaries we creep into danger.

No rules. Just right. (Life without the rulebook) Purpose: To illustrate life with no rules (living outside the truth presented in God’s Word) 1. Ever play Monopoly? (hold up Monopoly board) What if you had never played Monopoly before, you had never even seen it, and somebody gave you a board, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Nazarene

10 Termites That Can Destroy Your Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009

Helps for a Happy Home

LESSON 4 10 TERMITES THAT CAN & WILL DESTROY YOUR HOME: Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of The Blind Beggar

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 26, 2006

This is a message that shows how a blind person spiritually can see.

THE HEALING OF THE BLIND BEGGAR Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: A pitiful person, named Bartimaeus is sitting by the highway begging. His blindness is a pity, and his having to beg is a greater pity. Yet, through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The First Hand Witnesses

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Learning from the first hand witnesses

2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Overseer’s Fitness-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

4 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-IV—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: My CDL. I went to truck driving school, went thru the appropriate training, passed the appropriate tests, made the appropriate contacts. I was trained for a few months on the road/I learned much from my trainers. I eventually was cut loose on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2003

Who are the Elis and Philips in our lives? Do we realise that God calls us often through the least likely of people and circumstances?

Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Yr B 19/01/2003 Based on I Sam 3:1-10 & Jn 1:43-51 “Who is Calling?” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson This Sunday I want to begin by complimenting the international ecumenical committee for their wisdom and inspiration in selecting the biblical passages that they did—since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Important Of Human Qualities # 2 Series

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jan 3, 2004

Love --- The Only Quality That Will Last

THE MOST IMPORTANT OF HUMAN QUALITIES # 2 1 Corinthians 13 Intro:A. This morning we began a message about the need for Agape love in the church and in Christian lives 1. We pointed out that we are to love God with all of our heart, mind, soul & strength 2. We also pointed out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist